I love this time of year. The weather starts to warm up, days last longer and the hills turn a golden yellow – the perfect setting for some beautiful photography! So we set out to the hills surrounding Clayton, CA in the late afternoon with my beautiful friend Stephanie. We had a great time just running through the fields and enjoying the sunshine! Stephanie was absolutely gorgeous! Hair and make-up by Lilliana Nakamura.
Well I’m not sure what to say about this shoot other than I absolutely LOVE this woman! Sara and I have been talking about photographing her for a while now (you may remember her adorable son Noah who I took photos of a while back). We wanted an urban feel, so we headed outdoors to the streets of Oakland/Emeryville just before twilight. We had a blast cruising around, chatting it up and searching for cool locations. Even when it got dark, we were having so much fun we just kept taking pictures. I grabbed my portable softbox and we were able to get a few more shots! Sara looked amazing, but she is also one of the most fun and genuine people that I know. I’m really blessed in so many ways.
What more can I say – take one gorgeous man, combine him with a killer outdoor location, and you get magic! Simple as that. No crazy gear, just the setting sun and a small softbox attached to a portable speedlight for some extra fill. This is one of the simplest setups we’ve done and, I have to say, I think it’s my new favorite thing! Thanks Bez – it was a blast!
